Scrambling for the right tools at the last minute is a recipe for a stress-filled moving experience. Many of the most important tools will be provided by any professional moving company you hire. Make sure to ask them before moving day what tools and supplies they’ll be bringing, and what you should expect to provide […]
4 Tips for Simplifying a Move
Moving doesn’t have to be an overwhelming event. Here at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, we’ve put together some steps you can take to simplify the moving process and ease some of your stress. Arrange a mover at least one month in advance or more. Summer is the busy moving season, so be sure to […]
Planning an Office Layout Before a Business Move
Are you planning a business move? Office relocations can be tricky, especially if you have a number of employees to manage. Our professional movers are experts at office moves and business relocation. We’ve put together some tips that should help the moving process: Get a floor plan for the new space. Many business moves occur […]
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution for a Tidy New Home
Have you downsized to a smaller home, or upgraded to a bigger one? Chances are you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution to keep your new home tidy and organized. The problem is, you’ve still got all those boxes to put away, don’t you? The third week in January tends to be when most people give […]
The Importance of Being Prepared Before a Move
When our customers ask us how they can help make a move go as smoothly as possible, we always tell them to “be prepared and expect the unexpected.” It takes a lot of careful planning to pull off a successful move, for both the homeowners and the moving company they choose to use. It’s especially […]
How To Choose The Right Number of Moving Boxes
One of the first steps in the moving process is packing everything up. But do you know how many moving boxes you’ll need? It can be difficult to just estimate based on the contents of each room. People tend to forget about what’s in the closet or cupboard, or forget to take into account extra […]
The Word-of-Mouth Factor
When it comes to shopping for anything, word-of-mouth advice is always a good idea – especially if it’s a service for which you’re looking. In the moving industry, we rely on customer referrals for much of our business, so providing excellent service is the smart and responsible thing to do. When you are looking for […]
How to Properly Pack and Store Holiday Decorations, Part 2
When it comes to the holidays, it pays to plan – even 12 months ahead. Careful packing and organization of your holiday decorations prevents damage and breakage, and ensures you can find everything next year. It is worth taking the extra time to organize and preserve your decorations for next year. Yesterday we talked about […]
Make Future Holidays Merrier by Properly Packing Seasonal Decorations
Holiday preparations such as tree trimming, present wrapping and hanging lights help get us in the holiday spirit and are lots of fun. But thoughtful packing of seasonal decorations and materials at the end of the holidays for the next year, can keep the fun in what is for some, a stressful time. Here are […]
4 Cost-Saving Suggestions for Your Move
You’ve got too much stuff to move it all yourself, but you’re worried about the cost of a professional moving company? No need to fret! We’ve got some great cost-saving suggestions: 1) Get an accurate estimate based on the contents of your house. Most movers will ask you for a full accounting of your possessions […]